General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1701
Contort
Answer:
To twist
To contort (مروڑنا) means 'to twist' (موڑنا) or bend out of its normal shape.
1702
Continence
Answer:
Self-restraint
Continence (پرہیزگاری) is the ability to control bodily functions, or more broadly, 'self-restraint' (ضبط نفس) and self-control, especially regarding sexual desires.
1703
Contentious
Answer:
Quarrelsome
Contentious (متنازعہ) means causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. A contentious person is 'quarrelsome' (جھگڑالو).
1704
Contempt
Answer:
Hatred
Contempt (نفرت) is the feeling that a person or thing is worthless or deserving of scorn. It is a powerful form of 'hatred' (شدید ناپسندیدگی) or disrespect.
1705
Contemplate
Answer:
Ponder
To contemplate (غور کرنا) means to look at or think about something thoughtfully for a long time. 'Ponder' (سوچنا) is a direct synonym.
1706
Contaminate
Answer:
Pollute
To contaminate (آلودہ کرنا) means to make something impure by exposing it to a poisonous or 'polluting' (گندا کرنا) substance.
1707
Consummate
Answer:
Perfect
As an adjective, consummate (کامل) means showing a high degree of skill; 'perfect' (مکمل) or complete. As a verb, it means to complete a marriage.
1708
Construe
Answer:
Explain
To construe (تعبیر کرنا) something means to interpret or 'explain' (وضاحت کرنا) its meaning in a particular way.
1709
Conspicuous
Answer:
Significant
Conspicuous (نمایاں) means standing out so as to be clearly visible or attracting notice. Something 'significant' (اہم) or prominent is conspicuous.
1710
Consistency
Answer:
Harmony
Consistency (ہم آہنگی) is the quality of being consistent, meaning things are in 'harmony' (مطابقت) and do not contradict each other. 'Discord' (نااتفاقی) is the antonym.